IGN AU: Alan Wake Review

Alan Wake is not quite the revelatory experience we hoped it would be, but it’s a solid and entertaining game that’s rich in atmosphere, with good combat mechanics and an intriguing story. It’s a shame Remedy didn’t evolve the gameplay a little more as the game progressed – a wider variety of enemies in particular would have been appreciated, and we think there are definitely some missed opportunities to really make the player panic – a few of the set pieces fell flat, while stripping Alan of his torch and weapons repeatedly didn’t serve enough of a purpose. Even so, this is a game that deserves to be played to the end.

They are the ones that came up with that stupid notion when 90+ x360 exclusives outnumber 90+ PS3 exclusives as well as putting down early PS3 games like Uncharted 1, RC TOD, HS etc for not getting over 90+ early on the PS3 lifecycle.

Now that there are more PS3 exclsuives above 90+ on meta and one of their biggest hope failing to live up to the hype they are suddenly happy with 8 scores.

This game is definitely a solid game. Now i dont have an xbox, and i dont know if I'll ever get one, but based on the footage of Alan Wake I've seen, the game looks really good (esp in the dark areas) and plays nice.

If this game was also on ps3 and pc, I think people would have embraced it more.

but the graphics got 8.5 and not a 10 most are not giving graphics max score meaning its definetly no uncharted beater. I think thats what most people wanted to know here with this game. The Xbox fanboys will finally shut up and we can finally enjoy some real reviews rather than comparisons with graphics.

I think your making a mistake their. What your saying makes sense, which doesn't work out with fanboys.

Even if the graphics of this game aren't as good as they were said to be, fanboys will never accept it. Vice Versa, there are fanboys that just won't accept that this game seems pretty good.

The game looks good though. It's not getting AMAZING scores, but it's definitely one of the better games to be coming out for the 360. I'll probably get my friend to rent it since he owns a 360 (I have PS3/PC).

There is no competition with those screens so what is your point? Alan Wake is head and shoulders above that. You hate everything 360 and MS what changed?? You go out and buy a 360 because you act like you've played it?

JOY - "They're very different in style but Alan Wake graphics are something to behold, the pics are right there and although UC2 looks great theres no doubt to me that Alan Wake comes out on top."

Socomnik - "These might be the best graphics on any game this gen. The lighting engine is way more advanced than anything I've ever seen. "

ManiacMansion - "This game is the best looking console game this gen. The DAY scenes/ gameplay look simply unbelievable. " Shiftycoot - "Best looking game so far on any console and 20-30 Hours Long and all this on DVD......hold on let me pinch myself...........nope i'm not dreaming.......G.O.T.Y 2010."

there will always be kids posting flamebait comments. I remember when i first came to this "troll breeding grounds" of a website. It was pro-ms all the way. everyone denied it, but it was crystal clear. I have been gaming for over a decade and i have never seen gamers act this way. It pretty much all started when microsoft joined the video game industry. I think M$ fans are just childish, immature and disrespectful. They seem to be the type of people that will threaten your life online, but meet them face to face and they will act mute. Oh well. We finally are seeing where all their boastingand bullsh1t has led them to: nowhere.

Xeoset you do know ps3 has the highest rated exclusives right ? You want me to list all the 89 rated exclusives on the 360? it wouldn't fit on the page. Don't believe me ? http://www.metacritic.com/g... Ill still get disagrees tho, kids cant handle the truth this days

Well, IGN AU is easily the best review site (look at old reviews and tell me they're not always on the dot). So Alan Wake looks to be a very solid game. I can't afford it day 1 with RDR and Mario out just a few days before but it's definitely a must buy for me down the line.

Agreed, games are expensive and this 10 hour single player only stuff just isn't going to fly anymore. I need at least a 15 hour campaign if it's going to be single player only or some sort of online multiplayer component.

I would be lying if I said I was not a little shocked by the reviews, I was expecting AAA, like I say I need to play it to find out but I am surprised by some of the scores. At least Brink, Gears 3, Halo Reach and Rage look really promising, but yeh a tad surprised.

I was expecting a bit higher scores but regardless of a few flaws, overall the reviews seem to suggest its a great game, more importantly from what I've read so far its looks like the kind of game I will enjoy alot. I can't wait to pick this game up.

The game isn't a flop. But the people that hyped it up, and who are subsequently NOT here talking about it, sure made it look flop-like. I remember talk of best graphics ever. I remember talk of the best story-telling in video game history. I remember talk of the most impressive lighting and sense of scale. Now I don't see any of that. But some reviewers are calling it a more polished Deadly Premonition type game. Turns out DeadP was a very entertaining game.

i was on the fence about getting this or red dead i guess my mind is made up on acount this game is only around 6 hours and red dead has a lengthy single and multy player.but i will rent it cuz i am a gamer.peace and gaming

Now lets just please end these graphics arguments once and for all. Alan Wake is a game weve all played before on various systems. Its a okay Average Game. WEll worth your $60 dollars and then trade back to gamestop after youve beaten it. Right?

Rush through it. It is 6 hrs or more. And if you add the fact that you can look for achievements and other hidden items while playing (Play on NIGHTMARE to gain the remaining). 8-10 hours. And then there is the 2 DLC's following, might want to add more hours.

If you add the fact that you can look for achievements and other hidden items while playing (Play on NIGHTMARE to gain the remaining). 8-10 hours. Rush through it. Your looking at 6-8 hours. Just a reminder... There is the 2 DLC's coming, might want to add more hours.